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GrizzlyFest 2019 rejected line up

March 1, 2019

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Tom the Choo-Choo Bullet Train visibly upset after Gov. Gavin Newsom scaled back high speed rail project

March 1, 2019

Tom the California High Speed Rail (HSR) mascot visibly upset after Gov. Gavin Newsom scaled back the project. Tom, also known as Tom the Choo-Choo Bullet Train, found out the devastating news during an children’s book reading event at Storyland. He ... Read More >

Student is suing Clovis Unified School District for not letting her wear KKK hood

March 1, 2019

Karen, a high school student, is suing Clovis Unified School District for not letting her wear her Ku Klux Klan (KKK) hood to school. Karen claims the school district violated her First Amendment rights by forbidding her from wearing her KKK hood to ... Read More >

City Staff forgets to charge Fresno Mayor before press conference

March 1, 2019

It was an awkward moment during a City of Fresno press conference when Mayor Lee Brand abruptly went into standby mode to conserve power. “Battery at 3% must conserve power. Activating standby mode,” said Brand. Afterwards he closed his eyes, ... Read More >

Ongoing Saga of Downtown Fresno’s Parking Meters Takes an Interesting Turn

January 12, 2019

Parking in Downtown Fresno has long been an issue of contention in local public discourse. To the elation of many, the City of Fresno has installed smart meters along the newly constructed Fulton Street. Residents who frequent Downtown Fresno have ... Read More >

Fresno Zorros players are real foxes

January 12, 2019

Central Valley natives were shocked to find out that their first professional soccer club team is made up of real life foxes. The Fresno Football Club also known as Fresno Zorros debuted in 2018. The team of 11 players are well trained foxes rescued ... Read More >

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